Tag: boundaries
5 Challenging Pre-Teen Behaviours And How To Cope
As a parent, we expect challenging behaviour from our kids once they hit the teenage years. We know they're growing up and testing their...
8 Reasons Why Discipline Is Good For Your Child
Often, it seems ‘discipline’ is a naughty word for parents. It sounds as though we’re being unkind to our children, upsetting them and depriving...
Is It Ever OK For Grandparents To Discipline The Grandkids?
‘In my day, we’d get two licks of the cane from a teacher for being naughty and if our parents found out, we’d get...
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I Survived An Ectopic Pregnancy
I was pretty sure I was pregnant but as my husband Amit was away for work, I waited to share the test moment with...
Career Guidance For Kids Is Our Best Hope For Climate Change
We all care, at some level, about our planet and for our children. And yet, ample research has proven that we are doing a...
8 Tips On How To Cope When Your Parenting Styles Clash
Most parents-to-be assume that their parenting styles will be similar. The truth is, you never know what your parenting style is until you become...
‘Dad, Don’t Be Angry – I Have A Terrible Confession…’
Dear Dad,
When there’s a 'borrowed' screwdriver in my nine-year-old son Alex’s hand, and the plastic back of yet another battery-operated toy lies discarded on...
How To Help Kids Overcome A Fear Of Maths
It’s fair to say maths is not everyone’s favourite subject. In fact, for many people, the feelings of tension and anxiety that arise when...
The Ultimate 1st Birthday Party Checklist
When it comes to birthday parties, it’s hard to top the first one.From watching your newborn as they playfully stuff their face with cake...